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Hello there!
My name is Julian and I live in a small village just 30 minutes outside of the capital Tirana. This is the perfect spot to relax and turn dreams into reality. Together, we are working to develop and turn our land into something special.
The forest-like land is full of possibilities for sustainable living. I plan to take full advantage of this by utilizing techniques such as natural methods, renewable energy technologies, and organic farming. Three of the upcoming projects are a cob house, a tree house, and a natural swimming pool.
I want to be able to utilize the local land as much as possible and create something that can benefit the community.
My vision is to create a complex of closed-loop systems, that feed off each other and create a sustainable, organic food source.
We know that we can achieve our goals with a bit of love, hard work, and dedication.
// For volunteers who are interested in a LONG-TERM stay in Tirana: //
If you are considering a longer stay in Albania, there are more opportunities to get involved and experience the cultural richness of my homeland. I also offer the possibility to stay at my guesthouse in Tirana, just a few minutes from the city center.
There are several options (ask me if you are interested in other possibilities), the main project is:
SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT in the countryside
The main tasks include tending and watering the many vegetables and young trees, landscaping and gardening, cooking and sharing meals, and staying on track for long-term sustainability. Keeping the shared spaced clean and orderly, and other general maintenance tasks.
If you have experience with Cob houses, tree houses, or creating in-ground pools (local materials), then this project might be perfect for you! Of course, we have a wide range of projects that require many types of knowledge so there is something for everyone.
This is a great opportunity to sustainably work the land and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Albanian countryside.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Sustainability
Self development
Van life
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Books
DIY & crafts
History
Music
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can benefit from a cultural exchange by broadening their understanding of different cultures and customs. They can learn about different approaches to sustainable living, and can also learn various skills including martial arts, and a variety of technical skills, since I am eager to share personal skills and knowledge.
With this experience, volunteers can gain a greater appreciation for different cultures and lifestyles, as well as the skills to apply them in their own lives. They can also gain valuable insight into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living sustainably and adapting those practices to their own circumstances.
Help
SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT
My land has a number of projects underway that require a variety of skills from our community members in order to be successful. We are in need of people with experience in problem solving, farming, and practical skills who can bring their knowledge to our projects.
The projects on range from utilizing natural methods to organic farming. Those who are experienced in with hands-on skills will help us to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all to enjoy.
Those with gardening and farming skills will help us to achieve our goal of creating a sustainable garden system that can supply fresh, healthy produce. This will also be used to teach people how to grow their own fruits, veggies, and herbs at home.
Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in our community. We encourage anyone who is passionate about making a sustainable difference to get involved in our projects.
We also have a variety of other opportunities, some with money earning potential. So please ask if you are interested!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Albanian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Hebrew: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
At the SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT:
Volunteers will share the existing cottage that we renovated and our Caravan.
- Bedding (pillow, duvet, covers, sheet, and blankets) are included. New clean bedding every second week.
And whoever wishes can sleep outside in a tent on our beautiful forest-like property, have the chance to get close to nature and experience it uniquely, and appreciate the beauty of it, with its smells and fresh air.
- Tents, bedding, sleeping bag and every necessity for the accommodation are provided by us.
Facilities:
- Indoor WC
- Indoor Shower with hot water
- Outdoor solar heated shower
- Washing machine
- Running water
- Electricity: 220V, 12V. USB and 220V charge outlets
- WIFI, unlimited data
- Outdoor hammocks
- Outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and shade.
- Outdoor fireplace
(for cooking on a fire, barbecue, Dutch oven, and Albanian traditional Saç or just enjoying each other's company)
- Fully equipped kitchen with Woodstove, Wood oven, Electric stove, Gas stove, Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Fridge, and freezer.
FOOD:
Food is personal because everyone's tastes and preferences are unique. We all have our likes and dislikes, it provides us with the opportunity to be creative and tailor our meals to everyone's tastes and preferences.
We have no restrictions when it comes to food, as we wish all our volunteers to feel satisfied and at home.
- We decide on the menu together, we shop for the ingredients, pick the food from the garden and share our self-made all-natural products like pickles and jams, honey from our bees, and other delicious products we can buy from the local farmers and dairy farmers.
- We cook together and take turns being the Chef (and help each other around the kitchen with cooking assistance and cleaning)
- If there are only 1-2 volunteers at the property, we provide all the necessary food and ingredients for them to cook independently.
- Food scraps are composted in several different ways
What else ...
I love to go on adventures! Whether it's a hike in the woods, a drive on the quad, or a motorbike ride along the coast or off-road, there's nothing like exploring the great outdoors.
I have explored a lot since I bought the land and found many hidden gems in the surroundings, there are a lot of beautiful places for hiking and exploring just near the property, high peaks from which you can see all the mountains and hills and villages, ancient ruins, lakes and an amazing river with natural swimming pools just a few minutes from our home.
I am an experienced guide who has done many off-road tours and I will be happy to take volunteers on some adventure trips they won't forget.
During the hot summer days, I always go for a quick swim at the natural pools just to cool down, and everyone is free to join!
We also offer rides with our four-wheel quad and motorbike.
The bus stop is not far from the property, and whoever feels like going to visit Tirana can catch the bus, there is also a stop at TEG shopping center (where you can find bars, restaurants, shops, fast food, cinema).
If I am available then I can offer a car ride instead.
I have over 15 years of experience as a martial art trainer and a black belt in jiu-jitsu, so there will be private lessons for everyone who is interested in learning not only jiu-jitsu but also self-defense and Balintawak (self-defense with sticks and knives). I can also teach you how to play music: guitar, ukulele and mandolin.
Of course, I am happy to share stories, history of the Illyrian peninsula, and my native language of Shqip (Albanian).
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Dani, the manager, was super nice to us. He explained everything very well and helped us whenever he could. And with Julian, the… read more
The projects and tasks vary from gardening and farming stuff (watering the plants, weeding, picking, pruning, mulching, trimming trees, etc.), some landscaping, and construction and renovation related tasks to improve the house… read more
Since then, he's… read more
Adela and Julian were more friends to us than hosts, working togeather was a great experience that showed us a new way of builing houses and self sustainable living place, as aquaponics and earthships, also it has already a huge inflence on us, because we have decided to start a projects on our… read more
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Dani, the manager, was super nice to us. He explained everything very well and helped us whenever he could. And with Julian, the… read more
The projects and tasks vary from gardening and farming stuff (watering the plants, weeding, picking, pruning, mulching, trimming trees, etc.), some landscaping, and construction and renovation related tasks to improve the house… read more
Since then, he's… read more
Adela and Julian were more friends to us than hosts, working togeather was a great experience that showed us a new way of builing houses and self sustainable living place, as aquaponics and earthships, also it has already a huge inflence on us, because we have decided to start a projects on our… read more
It took us a while to send this as we had many projects on our hands, but it was necessary to write this review as we HIGHLY recommend them and any host will be lucky to have them volunteer.
We hope to see you guys again!
Adela and Julian are a very friendly couple who likes to share talks, knowledge and laughs. We have learned a few things about living off-grid but also about Albanian culture and history which it was important to us. The space it is amazing, surrounded by mountains and many big ancient trees. Our… read more
They were super hard working, always ready for the next task but what we apriciatet the most is their calm and kind nature.
We wish we had more time to spend with them, but our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming them again if… read more
They are easygoing hosts who can tell you a lot about their country and culture.
The place got a pretty nice view. A sweet… read more
A thing that stood out to us was how trustful Adela & Julian were. Only a few hours after we arrived, and after some getting to know-each-other-talk, they felt comfortable to entrust us with… read more
Angelu is a very hard working person, his smile and happy personality will follow you through the day, when it comes to the projects he is very… read more
From the moment she arrived, her enthusiasm and dedication were evident.
Sonya took on every task with a positive attitude and worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was completed properly. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond were truly commendable.
Not only did… read more
Besides the tasks we did together they also shared with me their homemade Albanian food... I miss it… read more
